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^^^ Ried's biggest mistake with the Defense was not naming Juan Castillo as DC, but rather hiring a DL Coach who only coaches/employs a Wide 9 Base Defense.This is why Andy Reid could not hire a repsected/experienced DC in the first place. Since most DC's do not want to employ the Wide-9 as a Base Scheme for it is too much High Risk-High Reward type of DL Scheme where it exposes the LB and Safeties. Reid should have known back in 2010 with young LB’s and Young unproven Safeties that this would be too much to expect. Also there were many reports coming out of Tennessee that even Jeff Fisher was growing weary of Washburn's antics so it was well known that Washburn was a jerk.

Washburn should have been the one fired during the bye Week and the Eagles could have had a glimmer of a hope for the 2012 Season. Firing Castillo was a panic move for the fans after D blowing late leads to Steelers/Lions to appease the fans and then the wheels fell off shortly thereafter.. I believe “Senior Advisor” Tom Donahoe with the support of Owner Jeff Lurie forced GM Roseman/AR to make the changes with Washburn,Babin,VIck and others who will be not returning be in 2013 and to get a good look at the young players.. I am waiting for them to Bench Asomugha and place Boykin as an outside cb where he belongs since, Asmo will not be returning either in 2013 and then use Hughes or Marsh as the cover Slot cb.

Originally Posted by fanofphilly

^^^ quite possibly so... but we as fans only know so much.

no one knew the extent of Washburn being such a jerk... It became clear when we cut Babin though.

Sadly Juan was a decision made in haste. We never did get to see him implement HIS system...we will never know but regardless hiring a former college defensive cord of 2 years when he was your OLINE coach was a huge mistake to begin with

Originally Posted by 76erEaglePhils

^^^ Ried's biggest mistake with the Defense was not naming Juan Castillo as DC, but rather hiring a DL Coach who only coaches/employs a Wide 9 Base Defense.This is why Andy Reid could not hire a repsected/experienced DC in the first place. Since most DC's do not want to employ the Wide-9 as a Base Scheme for it is too much High Risk-High Reward type of DL Scheme where it exposes the LB and Safeties. Reid should have known back in 2010 with young LB’s and Young unproven Safeties that this would be too much to expect. Also there were many reports coming out of Tennessee that even Jeff Fisher was growing weary of Washburn's antics so it was well known that Washburn was a jerk.

Originally Posted by Tymathee

the defense was doing well, we weren't losing cuz of Castillo, we were losing cuz Andy and Marty's offense were giving up turnovers and they wouldn't run.

When you pass a lot and dont get sacks and turnovers, you will have your defense on the field ALOT.